“As written, the newsroom could not participate in an event like this. We do believe there is an opportunity to have a conferences and events business, and that The Post should be leading these conversations in Washington, big or small, while maintaining journalistic integrity. The newsroom will participate where appropriate.” Brauchli, the executive editor, was named on the flier as one of the “Hosts and Discussion Leaders.”
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I don't see anything in that reply that indicates that they EVEN RECOGNIZE that this is WRONG and will not be done.
From the words, they will continue: WashPo reporters, WashPo editors, Obama administration employees and all.
We do believe there is an opportunity to have a conferences and events business, and that The Post should be leading these conversations in Washington, big or small, while maintaining journalistic integrity. The newsroom will participate where appropriate.” Ah, yes, "journalistic integrity." The kind that allows a news organizations to sell access to elected officials from their Party. George Orwell would instantly recognize such a usage.